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Hearty Baked Cowboy Casserole

Hearty Baked Cowboy Casserole

Savor the comfort of Hearty Baked Cowboy Casserole, a delightful mix of beef, sausage, and toppings that brings warmth to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces pork sausage breakfast sausage or mild Italian
For the Vegetables
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Beans and Sauce
  • 1 can baked beans in tomato sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 can pinto beans drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or pepper jack
For the Vegetable Additions
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
For the Topping Choice
  • 1 tube biscuit dough refrigerated
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots
For Serving (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup sliced green onions or chives
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños optional
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
  • ¼ cup extra barbecue sauce or hot sauce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook the ground beef and sausage until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Stir in onion and green bell pepper; cook until softened. Then add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
  4. Toast spices for about 1 minute until flavors deepen.
  5. Mix in baked beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and corn; combine well.
  6. Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Pour into skillet and stir thoroughly.
  7. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  8. Pour mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle cheeses on top.
  9. Arrange biscuit dough or tater tots on top and brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and smoked paprika.
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes for biscuits, or 30–35 minutes for tater tots until golden.
  11. Let casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  12. Serve hot with toppings like sour cream and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This casserole is a versatile dish that can be modified with different meats, spices, and toppings as desired.

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